w8bsd/netcw

Transmits CW over the internet

netcw's Issues

Support Iambic keyers

Other programs such as CWCOM http://mrx.com.au/d_cwcom.htm support connecting a dual-lever paddle using CTS for right paddle and DSR for left.

Support keying with mouse and/or keyboard

It would be nice if people didn't have to hook a key up to their computer to try the software.

No way to control the pitch

Currently, Net CW only supports a single fixed pitch around 800Hz. It would be nice to have the pitch based on either a preference or a connection.

No way to exit program

Currently, the program must be ungracefully killed to exit.

Support persistant settings

Currently, all settings must be passed on the command-line. It would be nice to have settings stored so you don't need a long command to get the settings you want.

IPv6 support

Only IPv4 is currently supported.

TCP Support

Missed UDP messages are quite bad for copy-ability. TCP would just increase latency until it works (with one element potentially extended). This may work out better.

Watchdog timer not implemented

The protocol has the query/status messages, but Net CW doesn't support them. This can result in a stuck-on condition.

Optionally play a sidetone

There is no sidetone, so it can be hard to use a straight key with Net CW.

Support hostnames instead of requiring IPv4 addresses

You currently need to specify IP addresses rather than host names.

Multiple connections

Currently, only one QSO is allowed per instance of the program. It would be cool to support "nets" and allowing anyone to send you CW.